We're told that the entry-level EOS R camera coming sometime in 2019 will not feature the touch bar, which is quite a polarizing feature on the current Canon EOS R camera.
We suspect that this has been part of the entry-level EOS R plan for a while, and not because the user and media feedback about the touch bar has been mixed.
We don't think Canon will give up on the feature after one iteration either and we expect to see it in some form on the higher end EOS R body also possibly coming in 2019.
The coming firmware update for the EOS R may correct some of the issues that some users have experienced with the EOS Rs touch bar.
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I recently evaluated the EOS R from Canon Pro Services and actually fell in love with it. It was a brilliant camera, but it just isn't fast enough yet for breaking news and sports, which is the bulk of how I make my money. But for hanging around with family or some slower general news assignments, there just wasn't any way to beat it. It was a perfectly wonderful experience in most slow photography, landscapes, etc, all while being a great, usable size.
i hope it will have a joystick.
i really hope that is not that case and canon made the decision based on feedback.
i mean show me one reviewer that says he not rather have a joystick instead of the MOFO-Bar
well canon can´t correct that it will not work like a joystick.
canon could give us both.. sure.
Canon pursues all segments and they will be figuring out how to segment the R line. Using the M line as a guide on how they will develop the R line, they will be releasing different models with different capabilities/ ergonomics combinations (ev dial, no EVF, etc) to see how the market reacts.
Lots of existing Canon shooters who have EF glass. A lower end R camera with a kit lens would be sufficient to drive a lot of sales.
They released the pretty much best lenses of their entire lineup and only a mirrorless 6d to use them... and now they release an even worse mirrorless camera?
It is REALY time for a professional EOS R, not another toy... what else are these high end lenses made for? Instagram posts with a 3000$ lense attached to a toy camera?
About a lower end EOS R: If it is something like a M50 on steroids with very good IQ, reasonable speed and a basic but well working set of functions + high reliability at 1200...1500 EUR maybe I will do the step. 24 MPix with very good low light capability would be fine for my EF lenses and some FD vintage glass. A must are flippy screen and electronic level. A control ring EF adapter would be fine to give me an additional control ring.
Bodies go, lenses stay.
The touch bar should go. Good on Canon for trying something new, but it is just awkward. Just put a programmable clicky dial in its place and I'll be happy.